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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.92, 535.14 and 263.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.92, 535.14 and 263.66 is: 363.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.92 : 535.14 = 263.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.92/535.14 = 263.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.92x = 535.14 × 263.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.92x = 141,095.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,095.01/387.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.72

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